Datebook

• A "Take Out-Eat In Dinner," hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, Main Street, Farming-dale, will take place Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m. Details: (732) 938-3401; (732) 938-9181.

• Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will host its 45th annual Chicken Barbecue, Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Children 10 and under, $5; children 5 and under are free. Details: (732) 928-0077.

• "Madagascar" will be shown at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Aug. 7, 6 p.m. The movie is rated PG and those in second grade and above are welcome. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• The Nerds will perform a free concert on Aug. 8 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, Cooks Bridge Road and Kierych Drive, Jackson, as part of Jackson's Concert Under the Stars series. The Punks will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Nerds. Park opens at 6 p.m. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.